This event will provide the rationale why a shift from weak to strong sustainability is needed in policies, decision-making and collaborating with communities, developers and businesses. This means keeping and restoring environmental and ecological functions to benefit long-term social and economic goals. How this links to the core of the planning profession, can become reality, is cost-effective and benefits people and businesses in the long-term is showcased and discussed.
Speakers
- Prof Claudia Carter - Professor in Environmental Governance and Planning at Birmingham City University
- Mr Jim Davies - Senior Advisor (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) Strategy & Engagement Team - Environment Agency
- Mike Leonard - Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and The Built Environment - Birmingham City University
Learning outcomes:
- Why a shift from weak to strong sustainability is needed in policies, decision-making and collaborating with communities, developers and businesses.
Core CPD Framework:
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Development
- Placemaking
- Ecological Recover
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
CPD hours
- 1 hour
Programme
- Online webinar - 12.00 - 1.00pm
Useful Links
- A Future for Planning by Michael Harris
- Reconsidering Localism, edited by Simin Davoudi and Ali Madanipour
- The Craft of Collaborative Planning by Jeff Bishop
- Urban Planning after Covid 19 https://www.rtpi.org.uk/media/9558/urban-planning-after-covid-19-final.pdf
Accessibility
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this an event organiser will contact all booked participants to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have. Contact Heidi Smith, to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
